The best...daily travel gear
Urbanears Humlan Headphones, and more
Urbanears Humlan Headphones
Leave your best headphones at home. These affordable alternatives deliver “surprisingly full-bodied” sound, and the colorful headband and ear cushions can be removed and laundered whenever they start looking grungy.
$49, urbanears.com
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Ava Insulated Cooler
“Tote your tuna salad in style” with this “handbag-esque” insulated cooler. It has a removable, washable liner and comes with a detachable sports strap.
$68, eviebett.com
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Levi’s Commuter Trucker Jacket
Designed for the urban cyclist, this water- and wind-resistant jacket, featuring lots of pocket space and a built-in hood, makes all-weather commutes a breeze.
$148, levi.com
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Powerocks Super Magicsticks
These “sleek, stylish,” rechargers fit easily in a pocket or purse. Though no bigger than a glue stick, each provides enough juice to charge most smartphones twice.
$35, jr.com
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Osprey Pixel Port
The best feature of this “compact and versatile” daypack is a zippered tablet compartment with a clear, touch-sensitive window—“handy for those moments when you’re sitting on a bus or subway with your bag on your lap.”
$120, rei.com
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